02255cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500250014626400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032149000220035750000310037950800940041052012280050453400450173265300240177765300340180183000220183585600430185799900170190014527UtSlPG20260610133336.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aPhillpotts, Eden,d1862-196010aChildren of the Mist 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aDartmoor cycle, 8 aRelease date is 2004-12-30 aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Robert Ledger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Children of the Mist" by Eden Phillpotts is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of familial relationships. The narrative introduces young characters, primarily Phoebe Lyddon and Will Blanchard, as they navigate the challenges of romantic love against the backdrop of their rural Devonshire lives. The story hints at the struggles they face with parental expectations, personal aspirations, and societal norms. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a picturesque description of Dartmoor, where Phoebe observes the natural beauty while expressing her longing for the arrival of Will. Their relationship quickly unfolds as Will confesses his intent to marry her, seeking her father's blessing. However, the conversation turns sour as Phoebe's father, Mr. Lyddon, harshly dismisses Will's ambitions, believing them to be childish folly. Will's subsequent determination to prove himself and make a name in the world sets off a series of events that encompass both his departure and the emotional turmoil it brings to Phoebe, illustrating the profound impact of youthful love and the heartache of separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aVillages -- Fiction aDartmoor (England) -- Fiction 0aDartmoor cycle, 840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14527 c55915d55915